Anosheh Afghahi, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor, Medicine-Medical Oncology

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Medical School:
  • MD, Harvard Medical School (2009)
Graduate School :
  • MPH, Harvard School of Public Health (2009)
Internship:
  • Stanford Hospital and Clinics Program (2010)
Residency:
  • Stanford Hospital and Clinics Program, Internal Medicine (2012)
Fellowships:
  • Stanford Hospital and Clinics Program, Medical Oncology (2015)
Department: Medicine-Medical Oncology

Recognition & Awards

  • Merit Award, ASCO-Conquer Cancer Foundation (2016)
  • NIH Loan Repayment Program Award, NIH (2016)
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship Award, Susan G. Komen for the Cure (2015)

Publications

  • Marsh S, Borges VF, Coons HL, Afghahi A. Sexual health after a breast cancer diagnosis in young women: clinical implications for patients and providers. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2020 Dec;184(3):655-663. PubMed PMID: 32968951
  • Afghahi A, Kurian AW. The Changing Landscape of Genetic Testing for Inherited Breast Cancer Predisposition. Curr Treat Options Oncol. 2017 May;18(5):27. PubMed PMID: 28439798
  • Afghahi A, Timms KM, Vinayak S, Jensen KC, Kurian AW, Carlson RW, Chang PJ, Schackmann E, Hartman AR, Ford JM, Telli ML. Tumor BRCA1 Reversion Mutation Arising during Neoadjuvant Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Is Associated with Therapy Resistance. Clin Cancer Res. 2017 Jul 1;23(13):3365-3370. PubMed PMID: 28087643

Practice Locations

University of Colorado Cancer Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
1665 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0300

UCHealth Lone Tree Medical Center
9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-848-2200

UCHealth Diane O'Connor Thompson Breast Center - Anschutz
1635 Aurora Ct
3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1030

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Medical Oncology, Board Certification
  • Medical Oncology, Board Certification (2014)
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (2012)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Genetic Conditions and Testing
  • Cancers - Breast Cancer
  • Cancers
Clinical Interests
My clinical interest includes caring for patients and families with a personal or family history of breast and ovarian cancer.

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Harvard Medical School (2009)
Graduate Schools:
  • MPH, Harvard School of Public Health (2009)
Internships:
  • Stanford Hospital and Clinics Program (2010)
Residency Programs:
  • Stanford Hospital and Clinics Program, Internal Medicine (2012)
Fellowships:
  • Stanford Hospital and Clinics Program, Medical Oncology (2015)
Department: Medicine-Medical Oncology
Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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